URGENT: Iraqi Army deserters to be re-registered by Central Government

(IraqiNews.com) The New York Times reported today that Iraqi army has launched a campaign to re-register soldiers and military personnel who deserted their units and positions in an attempt to rebuild the army to confront ISIS.

The American newspaper added that although the Iraqi government is currently training and equipping new volunteer forces, they urgently need experienced soldiers even if that requires opening enrollment to deserters.

Data from the Iraqi Army indicates that more than six thousand soldiers have been registered through this re-enrollment campaign in Kurdistan while more than 5 thousand troops have been registered in Baghdad.